Oh no, not again...
Several days have passed since these discussions began.
I do tend to agree with John H Woods and am grateful for Boothy's explanation also.
This whole subject takes me back to a 1970s discussion about Computer Time and Time. One wonders just how many discussions have been ongoing since.
It's important that the OS keeps systems and data updated, because, as a UK Government Agency, they have to sell it. That doesn't make it the license holder or Fat Controller.